GDT: Panthers at Flames: Why do they hate us?

[Gentle Man]

I suppose I was a little harsh on the guy as he didn't have much help from his linemates last night. The D was also terrible with breakout passes, pinching, joining the rush, and general overall play. I think a chimp could do better than 20% in the circle, so I don't buy the experience excuse unless he was 40 to 45 most nights.

Its more plausible than a contract negotiation being a cause

 

[Brokin]

Its more plausible than a contract negotiation being a cause

I suppose, but that's why many athletes refuse to negotiate a new contract during the season. It just lends itself as a distraction and causes a player to lose focus from the task at hand.

 

[Mogo]

ehhh..... it's the exact same date last season we lost to Pegs 8-2

 

[Mogo]

While this loss was predicted and people are pissed. It's not just this loss. We've been bad the whole road trip and last couple games at home. We've just been getting really great goaltending and lucky goals. Now it's time to show up and show were not frauds

 

[vendetta]

I was gonna post before game but I predicted a 7-0 loss.. told my buddy before the game that's what I expected... the mental and emotional drain from ending a 12 game win streak coupled with the physical drain of this long of a road trip woukd have killed any team...this was very much expected as was the last few games of fairly poor play... good teams find a way to win when they aren't playing good which is exactly what this team has done this year... that why at the start of the year I wasn't worried because they were still playing 500 hockey while not even close to playing up to their potential... I would even expect a lull for the next couple games yet... they need a bit of a reset before getting back to the grind of this part of the season... partied with the jagrs after the game last night tho.. lol was fun

 

[I am not exposed]

I was gonna post before game but I predicted a 7-0 loss.. told my buddy before the game that's what I expected... the mental and emotional drain from ending a 12 game win streak coupled with the physical drain of this long of a road trip woukd have killed any team...this was very much expected as was the last few games of fairly poor play... good teams find a way to win when they aren't playing good which is exactly what this team has done this year... that why at the start of the year I wasn't worried because they were still playing 500 hockey while not even close to playing up to their potential... I would even expect a lull for the next couple games yet... they need a bit of a reset before getting back to the grind of this part of the season... partied with the jagrs after the game last night tho.. lol was fun

Man, if we lose the next couple of games, it is going to be a full blown meltdown here. You will get the usual candidates saying tank for Matthews!

 

[Gentle Man]

Man, if we lose the next couple of games, it is going to be a full blown meltdown here. You will get the usual candidates saying tank for Matthews!

We arent tanking?

 

[I am not exposed]

We arent tanking?

Damn right we are. Play well for a few games to get some fans in the arena. Then tank to pick up top prospect Matthews!

 

[Gentle Man]

Damn right we are. Play well for a few games to get some fans in the arena. Then tank to pick up top prospect Matthews!

Pfft bring in Florida boy

Chychrun or bust

 

[Android 16]

Bjugstad needs to start playing like Bjugstad again. Haven't seen him do a thing since before the winning streak. Idc what line he's on. He's good enough to chip in on any line. He used to be our most consistent player. Now he's far from it.

 

[JP Mick]

Yeah Bjugstad needs to stop looking so invisible out there and start chipping in. I fully support a little shakeup with him on the wing and Knight at center.

We also need to stop benching our fastest player in Howden and use him on the PK once and a while to create some shorthanded breaks. I was annoyed that the Flames were skating circles around us while Howden sits on the bench.

 

[jagrgodr]

I was gonna post before game but I predicted a 7-0 loss.. told my buddy before the game that's what I expected... the mental and emotional drain from ending a 12 game win streak coupled with the physical drain of this long of a road trip woukd have killed any team...this was very much expected as was the last few games of fairly poor play... good teams find a way to win when they aren't playing good which is exactly what this team has done this year... that why at the start of the year I wasn't worried because they were still playing 500 hockey while not even close to playing up to their potential... I would even expect a lull for the next couple games yet... they need a bit of a reset before getting back to the grind of this part of the season... partied with the jagrs after the game last night tho.. lol was fun

lol that is awesome you got to party with the jagrs.. got any photos?

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

I will never forget my first live Panthers game. Was like 1-2 sections away from the Jagrs. That was cool I guess.

My entire family consisted of Flames fans. RIP me.

 

[DrMom9900]

Bjugstad needs to start playing like Bjugstad again. Haven't seen him do a thing since before the winning streak. Idc what line he's on. He's good enough to chip in on any line. He used to be our most consistent player. Now he's far from it.

bjugstad has never been consistent in his career. He is a streaky player.

 

[batting1k]

Knight is staying up for the foreseeable future as far as I know. Team is happy with how he's playing. Shane Harper could be next apparently...

 

[Gentle Man]

Knight is staying up for the foreseeable future as far as I know. Team is happy with how he's playing. Shane Harper could be next apparently...

Whoa, whos goin down?

BOLLAND?

 

[batting1k]

Whoa, whos goin down?

BOLLAND?

No, I'm saying when the next call-up occurs (meaning with a person sent the other way at the same time), Harper could be next on the list. So if Knight or Shaw starts to suck and gets sent down, Harper could be the one to replace one of them.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

I still don't see it in Shaw..

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

No, I'm saying when the next call-up occurs (meaning with a person sent the other way at the same time), Harper could be next on the list. So if Knight or Shaw starts to suck and gets sent down, Harper could be the one to replace one of them.

Surprised it's not Rau. Though if we get the luxury for post clinch garbage games I hope they let him get his first taste of the NHL.

 

[batting1k]

Surprised it's not Rau. Though if we get the luxury for post clinch garbage games I hope they let him get his first taste of the NHL.

I'm sure Rau's up there, but they probably wanna give him more time...hasn't even had a full season in the AHL yet.

Harper has been biding his time in the AHL, very deserving of a shot in the NHL...hasn't played a game in the league yet...looked very good in preseason and was one of the final cuts.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Surprised it's not Rau. Though if we get the luxury for post clinch garbage games I hope they let him get his first taste of the NHL.

That's actually a good point... I feel like that would exactly what Bjugstad needs to get back into his groove. That and getting away from Pirri.

I'd LOVE a line of Howden-Bjugstad-Rau

 

[Gentle Man]

No, I'm saying when the next call-up occurs (meaning with a person sent the other way at the same time), Harper could be next on the list. So if Knight or Shaw starts to suck and gets sent down, Harper could be the one to replace one of them.

I was afraid thats what you mean. Stop leading me on Bat. I'm gonna unfollow you

 

[batting1k]

I was afraid thats what you mean. Stop leading me on Bat. I'm gonna unfollow you

Hey, he deserves a chance just like everyone else and maybe even moreso than the guys we've called up thus far. He scored 32 goals in the AHL last year which was good for 3rd in the league. He seems to be a bit more of a playmaker this year than last year, but he's still got offensive ability. He reminds me a lot of Jussi Jokinen in that he makes players around him better, can play in pretty much any situation, and is a reliable two way player. I could see him playing on the 3rd line with Bjugstad...he's an underrated playmaker so maybe that would help Bjugs. He's on pace for about 55 points in 76 games which would be his best season after 50 points last season.

 

[Gentle Man]

Hey, he deserves a chance just like everyone else and maybe even moreso than the guys we've called up thus far. He scored 32 goals in the AHL last year which was good for 3rd in the league. He seems to be a bit more of a playmaker this year than last year, but he's still got offensive ability. He reminds me a lot of Jussi Jokinen in that he makes players around him better, can play in pretty much any situation, and is a reliable two way player. I could see him playing on the 3rd line with Bjugstad...he's an underrated playmaker so maybe that would help Bjugs.

But i thought you had Bolland movement

 

[batting1k]

But i thought you had Bolland movement

What do you mean